Principal Quantitative Genetics Process Scientist

Bayer•Chesterfield, MO

16h•$120,560 - $180,840•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides leadership to develop, implement, and advance quantitative genetics innovations and processes within the Product Design pipeline. The Principal Quantitative Genetics Process Scientist will execute the quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved germplasm cohorts aligned with Product Concept targets, from initial crossing through handoff to Product Development. This position leads quantitative genetics projects focused on implementing Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design. The role involves contributing strong technical and process expertise in coding, delivering, and utilizing models, algorithms, and systems for breeding program design and optimization, breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and optimization of data acquisition at scale. The scientist will also attract and develop talent, serving as a mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise to support personal development. Additionally, the role focuses on identifying key areas for innovative technology implementation and/or process improvement, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture. The scientist will integrate and lead multi-function teams across Product Design and partner with teams in LATAM, EMEA, and APAC to support Precision Breeding innovation projects. A key focus is driving genetic gain and product performance through digital transformation and innovative technology development and deployment. The role also includes supporting Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, Computer science or other relevant scientific field
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross- functional teams without direct reporting relationships
Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges, opportunities, and facilitate solutions
Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
Experienced in building and operating processes for the analysis of analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, as well as coding experience in C, Fortran, R or similar languages
Strong collaboration and ability demonstrated through building cross- functional partnerships and influencing others to drive results and innovation focused on solving business problems
Demonstrated ability to manage complex problems

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated track record of success and 6+ years of experience in deriving quantitative genetics theory, in coding, in delivering and in utilizing models, algorithms and systems for at least three of the following areas: (I) breeding program design and optimization; (ii) breeding goal definition; (iii) optimization of automated crossing processes; (iv) genetic evaluation; (vi) optimization of data acquisition at scale in plant or animal breeding programs; and (vii) execution of quantitative genetics processes at scale in plant or animal breeding programs
Ph.D. degree in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, or other relevant scientific field
6-10+ years of experience in developing quantitative genetics methods and processes for routine use in breeding programs

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to develop, implement and advance quantitative genetics innovations and processes in the Product Design pipeline
Executes the quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that are aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through the handoff to Product Development
Leads quantitative genetics projects on implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design
Contributes strong technical and process expertise in coding, delivering, and utilizing models, algorithms and systems for breeding program design and optimization, breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and optimization of data acquisition at scale
Attracts and develops talent and serves as a mentor for peers or colleagues in key areas of expertise that support personal development
Identify key areas of opportunity for innovative technology implementation and/or process improvement, while positively contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
Integrate and lead multi-function teams across Product Design and partners across other world regions (LATAM, EMEA and APAC) to support innovation projects for Precision Breeding
Focus on driving genetic gain and product performance through digital transformation and innovative technology development and deployment
Support the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture in the site